Natural remedies for lumbago you can try at home

Lumbago is the pain manifested in the lower back, also known as the lumbar region. This condition appears due to an inflammation of the joints and can be suffered in people of all ages but is most common in those over 40 years of age, since lumbar pain tends to increase with age. It is important to identify the causes of this lower back pain and go to the doctor to follow the correct treatment and prevent the lumbar discomfort interfere in our daily lives. Furthermore, we can also draw on certain natural products and follow some advice which will further reduce the symptoms. Discover in this OneHowTo article on natural remedies for lumbago you can try at home.

One of the most popular and effective home remedies to deal lumbago is the application of cold and heat to the pained area. To reduce the inflammation what is ideal is is to implement a cold compress or a bag of ice covered by a towel. And, to reduce the lumbar pain and promote the flow of blood, warm must be applied through hot compresses or an electric blanket. Warm baths are also excellent to relax the muscles and alleviate the discomfort.

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Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory which is very powerful and holds magnificent properties that help to fight the lumbar pain. You can add two large spoonfuls of ginger to a half litre of boiling water and mix the ingredients well. When ready dampen a bandage with the mix and apply to the painful area leaving it to act for a while. According to the intensity of pain, you can repeat this process two or three times a day.

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Between the recommended plants to ease the pain of lumbago there is also horsetail, as used externally it is an excellent anti-inflammatory. We suggest you prepare an infusion adding two spoonfuls of horsetail in a half litre of water and leaving to boil. When ready, in the same way as ginger, soak as bandage in the mixture and apply to the pained lumbar area. Furthermore, you can also make use of its properties by drinking a horsetail infusion.

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Carrying out massages with a mixture of rue and almond oil is another good home remedy to address the lumbago. You only need to mix three drops of rue essential oil with a spoonful of almond oil. Do a mild massage applying the mix with circular movements in the area of the lumbago and you will notice that the pain becomes less.

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Cabbage leaves are highly popular thanks to their anti-inflammatory effect and can help you relax and ease the pains of lumbago. We recommend crushing these well and mixing them in a container with a bit of milk, leaving to rest for five minutes. Then place them on the lower back with a bandage to hold them in place. Leave to act for about 15 minutes on the skin and then you can take a warm bath to strengthen its relaxing action.

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Potato is also a well-known anti-inflammatory spud. You can apply the pulp of boiled and mashed potato on your lower back and leave it to rest for half an hour.

You can also apply a poultice of raw hot potatoes too.

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Garlic is also a common natural remedy for lumbago. You can eat 2 or 3 cloves of raw garlic in the morning, apart from relieving pain, eating a small quantity of garlic in the morning also has other health benefits.

Another trick to get rid of lumbago pains is to fry ten garlic cloves in coconut oil and ask someone else to massage the resulting oil on the affected area.

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In addition to treating lumbago with home remedies, it is important to avoid bad postures, that you sleep on a hard mattress with a good pillow and avoid carrying heavy things.

This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.

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